Illuminated flower-holder.



L. W. YOUNG.

ILLUMINATED FLOWER HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED DEC. 2], 1911.

Patented Nov. 5, 1912.

amaze/whom UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

LORIN W. YOUNG, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

ILLUMINATED FLOWER-HOLDER.

Specification of- Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 5, 1912 Application filed December 21, 1911. Serial No. 667,232.

ing effect and subdued illumination on the' table.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing which is a half side ele-. vation and section of the article.

Referring specifically to the drawings, 6 indicates the upper part or body of a stand which may be made of metal, wood or other material, and which is supported upon legs 7. These parts will be ornamented or decorated as desired, and made in circular, square or other form. The rim of the stand has a rabbet forming an inner shoulder 8, and another forming a lower shoulder 9. A dish or basin 10 fits within the top of the stand, with its rim resting on the shoulder 8. This dish is preferably made of glass, more or less transparent, but may be'made of other material if desired. It is designed to hold flowers which will be placed therein. Below this dish is another cup shaped container or shade. 11, the rim of which rests on the shoulder 9, and the center of which is dropped or suspended between'the legs of the stand thereby forming a space to receive one or more electric bulbs 12,the wiring for which may run up one of the legs of the stand, as shown. The receptacle 11- is preferably made of translucent glass, semi-opaque, marble or other material, and it may be ornamented or decorated to suit the taste. A suitable kind of glass is an opal glass which will give a subdued ilumination and conceal the source of light.

In the use of the article the lamps will be put in place within the lower part, and the upper dish containing water and flowers will then be set in. The light will be transmitted upwardly through the flower dish with beautiful effect and will also be transmitted through the container 11, onto the table, providing a subdued and effective illumination therefor. The article will serve as a highly ornamental center piece for dining tables, and for use in hotels,caf( s and other places where ornamental illuminating devices are desirable.

I claim:

1. An article of the kind described, comprising a stand provided with legs, an upper transparent dish supported by the stz'ind and adapted to hold flowers or the like, a l ghttransmitting container supported on the stand under said dish, and located between the legs of the stand, and a lamp located in the container.

2. An article of the kind described, comprising a stand, a dish made of light transmitting material mounted in the upper part of the stand and adapted to hold flowers or the like, a lower receptacle made of light transmitting material supported by the stand below said dish, and a lamp located within the receptacle and under said dish.

3. An article of the kind described, com prising a stand provided with legs, a shade supported by said stand and depending between the legs thereof, a lamp located within said shade, and a holder mounted in the upper part of the stand.

In testimony whereof, I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

LORIN \V. YOUNG.

I Witnesses:

JAMES E. LI'I'ILE, R. F. ONEIL. 

